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Simple Chia Jam

A great way to curb cravings, this simple jam contains much less sugar than the store-bought stuff. It takes about 3 minutes to prepare, and with the help of the almighty chia seed, it will fill you up quicker. Dollop on your morning oats, swirl into yoghurt, use as a fruit dip, or spread on some delicious rye bread. With the addition of liquid, chia seeds swell to 17 times their original size and slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Clever little things.

Recipe

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SERVES: 1 jar

INGREDIENTS:

 

 

METHOD:

  1. Add fruit to a bowl and mash with a fork.
  2. Add water, sweetener of choice and chia seeds, then mix again.
  3. Allow to thicken for a minimum of two hours.
  4. Stir again, then store in a glass jar in the fridge for 1 week.

Tip:
If you prefer smooth jam, throw all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth, then follow step 3.
Use any berries you like for your favourite spread –  raspberry jam is my favourite!

Sally O'Neil - Editor in Chief

Sal is on a mission to prove that healthy and nutritious doesn’t have to be boring – and that even while staying in shape you can have your cake and eat it too. After losing 14kg from adopting a healthier lifestyle, she shares her journey with others on The Fit Foodie Blog. She also works as a commercial food photographer and stylist, is studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, and is the author of two cookbooks: Love Move Eat (Bauer Media, 2017) and Meal Prep Plan (Murdoch, 2019).

9 Comments
    1. You can do either – I generally pop mine in the fridge until it’s ready to use. It will thicken weather its cool or at room temp x

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